Struggling With Patience
Years ago, I thought I had a patience problem. I needed more of it. So, I worked to be more patient. Unfortunately, trying to be more patient didn’t work all that well. I then decided I instead had an...
View ArticleProjection, Amplification & Perception
My teenage boys sometimes talk about certain people who consistently annoy and frustrate them. While I usually encourage them to try and see the good, some positive, in those people, I also let them...
View Article5 Habits for Getting and Staying in Shape
The New Testament uses a variety of athletic metaphors to describe the life of a Christian. These references were certainly understood by those to whom the letter was written since the Olympic games,...
View ArticleThe Toxic Impact of Multitasking
My Multitasking Mistake On a recent work task, I completed what I thought fell precisely in line with my directives. Instead, what I thought I needed to do was completely wrong. Not even close,...
View ArticleLearn To Single-Task Again
In 2010, I crashed and burned mentally. The official diagnosis involved adrenal fatigue, and many factors led to my state of exhaustion. One of the biggest involved having too many commitments and...
View ArticlePlaying to Win Instead of Playing to Not Lose
Playing to Not Lose Sports commentators often discuss how teams need to decide to “play to win” instead of simply “playing to not lose.” In football, it’s the difference between going for a field goal...
View ArticleDepression During the Winter Months
The Pain of Change Depression used to be my standard operating system. It existed like an evil best friend I knew was bad for me but who also held together my destructive comfort zone. Strange how...
View ArticleThe Only Solution to Worry
Worn Out from Worry Couldn’t sleep the other night. Worry consumed my mind. Racing thoughts kept me awake even though fatigue pulled at my eyelids. The next day, worry destroyed my schedule....
View ArticleMake Becoming Christ-Like Your Goal
In Should Assertiveness Be Your Goal? we talked about how some people often feel like doormats but struggle with becoming more assertive. We came to the conclusion that becoming Christ-like, which...
View ArticleFull Commitment
Cultural Commitment Ask almost anyone over the age of 60 about commitment, and they’ll tell of a time when, “Your word was your bond.” If asked, they’ll explain that if a person said he would do...
View ArticleSpending Time With God
My husband and I have been married for 24 years, and we dated for 6 years before getting married. At this point, we know each other pretty well. Likes. Dislikes. Annoyances. Goals. Dreams. Fears. We...
View ArticleDigesting God’s Word
Most of us read Scripture for our own specific purposes. We search for knowledge, inspiration, direction, comfort and wisdom. We have a problem, and we want guidance on how to handle it. Or, we’re...
View ArticleI Don’t Know
Many Meanings The phrase can mean you’re not sure which choice is best or the one you want. “I don’t know if I want that one or the other one.” It can mean you have a preference but may want … Continue...
View ArticleFaithfulness & Mercy
Bike Rides My favorite routes for long bike rides are on the country roads jutting north and east from where I live. Though I must contend with the occasional dog chasing me down the road and...
View ArticleSpiritual Restoration
Health Benefits of Nature Research shows that spending time in and near nature has a significant positive impact on a person’s quality of life. Business Insider actually lists eleven ways nature does...
View ArticleDiscovering Joyful Simplicity
The more I simplify my life, the more I realize simplicity comes intertwined with joy. The simpler my physical life and surroundings, the deeper and better quality my mental state and spiritual life....
View ArticleStudy to Stay Steady
How to Identify Counterfeits Do a quick internet search for “how to identify counterfeits” and one fact becomes abundantly clear… there a lot of counterfeits out there. Money Food Textbooks Bags...
View ArticleBroken Widows
Broken Windows The Broken Widows Theory in criminology provides a metaphor for tackling disorder within neighborhoods. The creators of this theory developed it because… “They saw serious crime as the...
View ArticleSocial Connection… Not Easy But Best
Because introversion is a dominant part of my personality, I used to believe I did not need much social interaction. In fact, I once bragged I could go days without talking to anyone outside of my...
View ArticleLet’s Revisit Decision Fatigue
Let’s Defeat Decision Fatigue Many people seem to consistently struggle with making quality decisions. As a result, they feel stuck on a treadmill or in a rat race. They want to move forward but...
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